Lathan Ransom
Career Summary
Lathan Ransom is a safety from Tucson, Arizona, who completed a five-year Ohio State career before the Carolina Panthers selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Ransom grew up in Tucson, Arizona. His father began reviewing football film with him when he was about six years old, which helped build a lasting interest in preparation.
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High School
Ransom attended Salpointe Catholic in Tucson before joining Ohio State.
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College Career
Ransom played in 55 games and started 37 times across five seasons at Ohio State. In 2024 he played 15 games for the national champions and recorded 76 tackles, nine tackles for loss, an interception and three forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
After helping Ohio State win the national championship in 2024, Ransom entered the 2025 NFL Draft. Carolina selected him in the fourth round with the 122nd overall pick.
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NFL Career
The Carolina Panthers selected Ransom, an Ohio State safety, in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 122nd overall pick.
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Career Accomplishments
Ransom earned first-team All-Big Ten and third-team AP All-America recognition in 2024. He was also among a small group of Buckeyes to earn five Varsity O letters.
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Playing Style
Panthers reporting characterized Ransom as a tough, film-driven safety. He was listed at 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds by Ohio State and showed a downhill profile in the NFL draft process.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 73.8
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